This place is great I enjoyed it............. I did enjoy it. I didn't think I would. There are too many poke restaurants, so out of protest I stopped eating at poke restaurants. That was stupid of me. I was missing out. Btw...Try the Mango thing, it's good I think. I can't even describe it. It must have been mediocre good because I don't remember it and cannot describe it. But I finished it so maybe it was good. But you should try it so you can relate to this review, because that's normal to try something based on a mediocre review to relate to a stranger you don't know. I do it all the time. read more

Terrible! Let me save you some time when choosing between the multiple delicious poke restaurants in the area- Do NOT choose this one. The serving size is ridiculous. I got a signature bowl and there were 5 small cubes of tuna and the smallest scoop of rice. You can see from the photos that there is barely any food in there. Every ingredient was measured with a tiny spoon or a pinch of something- he actually went back in and took out onion slices because he deemed it "too much". I asked for Serrano peppers and he said "bowl is as-is". I reached for chop sticks after he already placed a fork on my tray, without asking me, and he told me- "it's one or the other" so I had to put back the chop sticks. Only come here if you want to overpay for a cup of rice and a tablespoon of tuna. read more

Pokeworks - "Signature" bowl with one protein. - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good recommendations from the patient server with my first time here. Tasty poke at a good price for the portion size. Nice clean eating area and plenty of parking in the lot read more

I'm sorry, I never give 1 star reviews but I had to this time. $15 for this bowl???? Half full and small as my hand if you can't tell in the photo. It's TINY. I've been to this location a dozen times and have NEVER had one this small. Please fix this or I will never step foot in this skimpy serving location again. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great spot to eat. Love poke, even as a vegan. Soooo many different ingredients to choose from! Service was quick (no one was there when I came). I only do takeout but they have small seating areas. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I usually come here when I have a craving for poke and am always fairly satisfied. I usually customize my own bowl and get 3 protein servings which usually consist of spicy tuna and spicy salmon. The fish is always fresh - just be sure to eat it right away. There are so many different add-ons to choose from - this place is like a chipotle but for poke. I'm always left pretty stuffed! I've also tried the spam musubi's here which are great! And I've had the miso soup which is basically hot water- there is absolutely no flavor to the soup so don't bother wasting your money. Overall, the servers are always friendly and helpful so I enjoy this location. And there's plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center. read more

It makes me so sad to leave bad poké reviews. I love Pokeworks, and as an out of towner, I was really excited to place my Uber order. Sadly both of the items we ordered were wrong with paid additions omitted from the order entirely. I requested torched seafood and instead got raw. As lovers of food, Pokeworks left us very sad read more

Pokeworks - Sad'rito - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Horrible. Absolutely terrible. I ordered the Fri feats of 4 Hawaiin plate (salmon, chicken, shrimp) to go. Not only were the entree servings less than what the pics are in the app & in the shops but my sides are nothing like what they advertise even in videos I've seen that they posted. I received 2 tiny containers. I should have received 4 but they were still out 1/4 of what I was supposed to get. I didn't receive the 4 sides I sh read more

I'm a big fan of Pokeworks, but this location was a huge disappointment. It was the worst service I've ever experienced at any Pokeworks. The spam in the musubi I ordered was clearly burnt and tasted sour--like it had gone bad. When I brought it up, the girl at the counter was kind and offered to replace it. However, a male employee stepped in and rudely asked, "Are you going to pay for another one?" I calmly explained that the spam was burnt and tasted off, but he remained confrontational and insisted I pay for a replacement. I offered him to take a bite from the untouched end, he refused. I wasn't concerned about the $2--I told him I didn't want another one anymore, but that they really shouldn't be serving food that's clearly gone bad. They left the rest of the musubi out anyway, which was even more concerning. I genuinely wish good luck to anyone buying musubi from this location. I walked in hoping for a relaxing meal after work and left feeling disrespected. Whether this was just someone having a bad day or something deeper, the attitude was unacceptable. The staff clearly need better training in both customer service and food safety. Honestly, I have reason to believe there was some microaggression involved. I can't speak for what was in his head. I do felt like I was an easy target for his bad mood. He even looked surprised when I stood my ground and pointed out they shouldn't be selling spoiled food. Overall, a really upsetting and unacceptable experience. read more

Be ready to spend anywhere from $15-$20 a bowl due to inflation but it's worth it. They give you a good amount of food with (almost) unlimited toppings. Everything is fresh and flavorful. Front parking is a little hard to find during lunch hours but plenty is available if you don't mind a little walking. They need to bring back the lotus chips and the free miso soup coupon when check in. read more

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Pretty good option for poke although it did leave me wanting more. I created a custom salmon bowl with double salmon and a variety of toppings. I did feel like the salmon was on the skimpy side given the double order. I also thought the sauce could have been more prevalent -- I barely tasted it. Also tried their miso soup -- I wouldn't recommend it. Pretty flavorless. Despite the minor shortcomings, all the poke bowl ingredients were fresh and tasty. They also have good deals (e.g. "buy one, get one free") plus a rewards system. read more

Time and time and time again I've been giving this place chances and it always lets me down, staff here all needs to go , portions need to stop being so minuscule when my bowl is $16. This place isn't good enough to get away with that and keep getting my money. Last time even trying. Walked in at 8:45 and got refused service read more

Very stingy with the portions they serve only a child could get full on their size, I get it if they want to save on the food but that's unbelievably. read more

Poke works is hands down the best place for poke in Houston! They have several locations, and I've always received great service and food at all of the ones I've been to. They have tons of toppings and sauce options, and they're not stingy with them either. I usually get the build your own bowl, but I don't think you can go wrong with the preset bowls if you're not sure what to get! They also have cooked chicken, tofu, and shrimp options if you're nervous about trying the raw fish. This particular location is smaller than some of their other ones, so if you're wanting to dine in (after the pandemic of course!!), it might be better to choose another location. Other than that, the quality of the food and service is the same fantastic quality it is at the others! read more

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Located in a Target shopping center off of Westheimer in the heart of Montrose. Interior is clean and it's a Chipotle for Poke, pretty much. Plenty of fish and topping options. I got the ahi tuna bowl and the fish and toppings were solid. Definitely a decent light meal option for the area. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pleasant service (even though it was busy)! Generous with toppings. Jonah and Amy were awesome.

We come here regularly out of pure convenience. Each time the servers are unfriendly. We usually come around 8pm, place closes at 9pm. Each time the servers refuse to let us eat inside because they're closing soon and have already cleaned up the inside tables. As someone who worked in food service through high school and college, I would never shut down the dining area an hour early. Last time, the servers told us that they were having a meeting there which is why we couldn't sit inside. I ran a couple errands in the same plaza and came back to my car (parked at Pokeworks) both at 8:30, 9 and 9:30 and no meeting. Doesn't feel great when the employees make you feel unwanted. read more

Came here for my regular torched salmon poke bowl as a pregnant lady. Was having a stressful day but Maggie absolutely made my day. She defines what customer service is all about. She made me feel so welcomed. She also actually made the best poke bowl I ever had. I don't know how she did it but she seared the salmon to where it's cooked but is almost as soft as raw salmon. This is officially the best Pokeworks in Houston. Maggie if you see this thanks again girl :) read more

Pokeworks - Torched Salmon - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for a light snack on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty much empty. There is ample parking in the shopping strip. I checked in for a free miso soup and then purchased a garlic spam musubi at the cashier. It was bogo which was a nice surprise. The employees were super cheerful and sweet. S/o to them The miso soup here was so much more flavorful than the one I had at the new location on Main st. The musubi was delicious. My friend also said that this musubi was better than the one he had at the Main location. My only critique is that it would be great if they could find a way to keep the musubi warm. read more

Pokeworks - Hot Miso Soup Garlic Spam Musubi - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I used this location many times but lately everything is degraded. Today it was imperative to write this review because l would like people to be aware that the employees are hired from the street and without any training. The HYGENE is totally MISSING. One of the employees put the hands in the rice warmer with the same gloves he was cleaning and the girl that was preparing my food had her red long hair inside my rice bowl all the time. After that some of the food fell out of the bowl and she grabbed and put it back on it. The tables were dirty and the trash cans full. The potions are smaller and smaller and the quality poorer and poorer every time. All this for $27.00. Horrible experience. I will never go back anymore. read more

-excellent food -great selection -generous with toppings - big quantity of poke for the price (never finish & always take home for leftovers) - Pretty interior and exterior - Nice Staff - I always build my own Easily one of my top favorites for poké!!!! Definitely worth it!! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I would consider this Chipotle-style raw sushi bar a great experience for a 1st timer. The employees were very helpful as they explained the process and options to me. In and out took about 10 minutes, and I was able to use a "free miso soup" coupon just for checking-in (shout out to Yelp!) I was able to use the Wasabi Shrimp and Scallops recipe as the base for my own concoction. It was extremely tasty and I would definitely return and possibly be more adventurous! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been curious about this sushi burrito thing so I finally stopped by to try. It's not clear from the menu on the wall or pictures in the resturant that they make burritos so I'm glad I happened to see it on Yelp before going. I ordered a spicy salmon sushi/poke burrito and it was delicious! They gave a good amount of ingredients. I used my Yelp checkin reward of a free cup of miso soup. I was really caught off guard when I saw the miso soup dispensing machine. That felt super inauthentic and probably why it tasted so-so. I wouldn't recommend ordering the soup but the food seems great! read more

In a word - okay. I've been meaning to try Pokéworks for months after hearing about their numerous locations opening across Houston. I was a little hesitant at the idea of a poke chain, though. I ordered the Hawaiian Classic with Pokéworks classic sauce. Frankly, I was underwhelmed. The flavor was meager and didn't pack much of a punch. Granted, I probably should have tried a spicier sauce, but I really just didn't care for the sauce I had. However, service was great and the employees were really helpful! They allowed me to sample both the kale noodles (before I decided on plain white rice) and were very friendly. Perks of Pokéworks - HUGE quantities of fish and just about everything else (I couldn't finish my bowl!), service, and location is pretty unbeatable. The interior is quite pretty, and there's tons of (free) parking outside. Also, free miso soup if you check in on Yelp! Drawbacks - it just doesn't have the same personalized feel as some of the other poke places. I might revise my opinion after trying a few spicier bowls here, but the ingredient combinations of their signature bowls don't seem as inspired as some of the other custom bowls at my poke faves. Regardless, definitely worth a try, especially if you're in the area for bubble tea! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Classic with lotus chips - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

first time here, during lunch. looked like they had a lot of mobile orders as well as walk-in customers but there were only two staffs. unfortunately they were taking their sweet time and decided to give a customer their food first who came later than me. i was in a hurry and as this is a quick in and out place it was overall not a good experience. idk why they would ask me if i want to join their rewards in the middle of lunch hours. the lady who prepped my burrito rolled the burrito loosely when i opened it it wasn't tight. and i felt like the rice portion should be lesser than the other ingredients .. if you are charging $15. all and all it taste good but idk if i would return at this location. they could improve their customer service, especially it's the holidays too so. the inside looks clean and spacious. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

(Dean Winchester voice) Pig 'n a poke! Wait, not that kind of poke. Is it the hokey kind of the poke? No, not that one either. Hold on. Poké. Accent à droite, bitch. Apparently ubereats just ended their Shabbat no delivery charge special so ya homey needed to put on a rain coat and go grab this fish in person in a storm to avoid an entirely unnecessary $10 delivery charge. That is ten lap dances in some places, and 100 at other titty bars out by the airport that are doing THE MOST. Whereas some gents like to make it "rain" with benjies in profligate displays of (hidden) consumer debt and keeping up with the Joneses when their soundcloud mixtape is doin' well, I like to make it "hail" with loose change because I know the value of a good deal. While Pokéworks is a chain, this is the highest rated poké joint in Houston among my Yelp friendos and trusted sources. While I have played OG Pokemon (Blue, holla @ dem pokermans) on the Game Boy Color my only experience with poké food was at the Agu Ramen YEE on the west side where John R shared a taste of his poké side, and I shared my takoyaki side. However, my real draw to this joint was the poké burrito version rather than the poké bowl scenario as it was at Agu. Sushi burritos (here, a poké burrito so tomacco-tomacco) always end up on my list when I travel because seafood is divine enough for a date with Dorothy Mantooth, and I like things in burrito format but I am as much as an anarchist about what fills it as I am about other things. In fact, sushi is the right sort because that means you will not need to go to the Chipotle ever again. It struck me that I had never even had a sushi burrito in Houston which was weird, and I resolved to have one here rather than just when I am traveling which I suppose is my version of the hoes in different area codes rule that what happens on the road really doesn't stay much of a secret for any amount of time what with all of this social media that we have these days. Hashtag blessed? Set back in the Shepherd Square strip mall at the high traffic Shepherd/Westheimer intersection there is ample free parking available in the surface lot for all of the businesses in this strip mall. My disdain for this strip mall has historically been centered on the Bad Randalls shopping experience where you are not only pestered by homeless beggars on the way in the store and inside the store but also as you are trying to load up your car with groceries so you really get the Full Silkwood experience from a shopping foray into Bad Randalls. Over prior Shabbats I had done my research on what I wanted so even though I had not yet visited I walked in ready to place like my order like el jefe. The joint was empty when I walked in. The online order type pick up is right when you walk in but if you are sashaying in to order in person like we did back in 19-dickety-two (the Germans took our word for the actual number) in ye olden days you go towards the back of the resto and start there, winding down the you-choose-its line. There was one teen assembling my order and a surprisingly large number of people doing other things back there given that I was the only person ordering, the one person seated had already left, and only one online order had come in for pick up the whole time I was there. An employee was loudly smacking the metal trays (from dine in orders) against each other and doing the gymrat annoying thing where you drop metal on metal and it makes a horrendous unnecessary amount of noise. Like the metal on metal noise was both so jarring and punctuating unpleasantly loud it drowned out my order and I had to repeat myself a few times over it, feeling like I was posted up at the gat dang club trying to shout to a 19 year old over too-loud Drake music so I could get them digits. I was getting my fishies to go anyway so I could pair with liquors and bad decisions, but had I intended on dining in originally, given the noise I would have def changed my order to go. For the burrito you have so many options so you need to take them in stride. First, do you want 2 or 3 proteins? Get 3 homey, there were Three Stooges and that can be your lodestar for most decisions. Then pick your proteins - ahi tuna looks b-e-a-utiful and so do the scallops. Then you pick toppings and sauce. You can rack up some new charges by adding pay-to-play extras or stick to the tried and true freebos. Then on sauce station they ask you whether it goes light, medium, or heavy. Useful stuff: check in to the biz on the yelp app and you get a free miso soup. I love businesses that take advantage of the yelp app check in offers to offer us nice stuff. Good work, Pokéworks! I think I can safely speak for all of us that we are waiting for Juul to begin releasing Juulpods that are poké burrito flavoured. Until then, we will just have to mosey on down to one of the many fine Pokéworks locations and get our poké burrito fix the olde fashioned way. read more

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I was in the area and decided to try this place out. Was craving poke and have heard nothing but good things about Pokeworks. Man oh man, this was really worth the hype. I built my own bowl and it really hit the spot! The sauces were all so delicious, and everything tasted so fresh. Which is what you always want when coming to eat poke. The employees were also soooo accommodating, fast, and just great!! They have so many toppings for you to choose from that I loaded my bowl up like I was at chipotle hehe. I'm not complaining, it was great to have so many options. I will definitely be returning! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is simply amazing,like the food,customer service,and it's just really good and like it's a comfortable place to eat and chill and it's just a good place to be read more

Pokeworks - This food is simply amazing and should be your GO TO spot after school - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Pokeworks seems to by my go-to for lunch these days. I've been to the Yale location (in The Heights) a few times, but most recently I ordered delivery from this Richmond Ave location (delivery so I could continue to sit poolside). The new Kale Noodle option as your base (versus the mixed greens, quinoa, sushi rice or brown rice) caught my eye, and dude ... it's good. I ordered the Hawaiian Classic and added a scoop of salmon - cause sushi grade salmon is my jam. Just $11.50 (+$3 for the extra scoop of salmon) is a good deal. The portion could have lasted me two meals, but since it was so delicious and I was in love with those kale noodles, I ate the whole thing. :/ read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Classic (added 1 scoop of salmon) - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've frequented Pokeworks in NYC and loved it there so figured this would be nice as the store is bigger and there are way more seats inside. The price is reasonable for the amount you get whether a regular bowl (2 protein) or a large bowl (3 protein) plus all the toppings you want. The avocado is a dollar fifty extra, macadamia nuts a dollar extra, and some other fixins are a plus charge too. Choose a base (white rice, brown rice, noodle, etc) and whether you want a bowl or a burrito. The burrito is essentially a large sushi roll. My friend and I created our bowl as we moved through the assembly line. I was satisfied with how fast the line moved, the color and freshness of the fish, and the variety of toppings Pokeworks offered. I was also able to choose a few sauces and not just one, which was adequate for my large pokebowl. I have never had lotus chips in my bowl before and that I thought was interestingly delicious. Next time, I'll definitely add more crunch to my bowl with some fried wonton strips too. Pokeworks also held a grand opening event that offered everyone a BOGO free deal plus an exclusive coconut. What fun! Will definitely come back to get my poke on! read more

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By far the BEST Poke in Houston! The prices are a little higher compared to other Poke spots in Houston. However, the food quality here and ambiance are more than enough to justify the additional charges. The food here is absolutely amazing! I've been here three times in one week, and each visit was just as wonderful as the last. I usually prefer the salmon, tuna, and shrimp as my fish choices. The fish here is so fresh and flavorful compared to other Poke spots in Houston. In addition, the sauces such as the sriracha aioli provide the perfect complement to the bowls or burritos here. I can easily say Pokeworks has changed my life for the better! The service is quick and efficient. The food is so flavorful and delicious. I will be sure to come back in the future! read more

Pokeworks bowls have decreased in size. The 2 protein bowl is so small now. It barely fills you up. Why the change?

If you don't eat raw fish or seafood in general don't fear, there's Chicken & tofu options available ! My bowl: chicken, white rice bowl with light sriracha aioli (spicy mayo), diced mango, green onion, surimi salad (imitation crab), garlic crops, lotus chip. All my toppings were inspired by a sushi roll I recently ate with a coworker. I was going to order shrimp, but tried the chicken instead. It was so gooood and refreshing even for eating on a cold day in Houston. I'm no poke bowl expert, but what I do like is the menu is accommodating so I can enjoy a meal with my poke expert friends. I have a weird food allergy when it comes to fish, and when my friends suggest poke to eat I automatically assume there's nothing for me to eat. Glad I gave this place a try. The staff was so nice and patiently waited for my friend and I indecisive choices. The miso soup was good. I like the little crisp toppings that were in there. The place feels so clean. My friend tried his first poke bowl and loved it! Their infused ice tea so refreshing, pairs well with my rice bowl. Can't wait to come back. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fresh poke bowl with lots of yummy things in it! The workers are kind here and helpful with what tastes good in your bowl or what is most popular. Will definitely be back! read more

Meh. I only come here when my other spots are closed. I accidentally ordered here instead of poke in the bowl. I won't be back. Service was terrible, food was just "ok". Parking wasn't a hassle this time but it was not great. Even for a pokeworks it left a lot to be desired. read more

I was craving a classic salmon poke bold and had this place saved in my phone since I don't know when so I gave it a shot. It was delicious. Added to the rice salmon, corn, edamame, mango and my umami shoyu sauce. Highly recommended! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Bowl - Regular (2 Proteins) - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solid poke spot. They have all the fixings and don't charge you extra for every little thing, which is nice. Very clean and open space inside. Friendly staff. The fish tasted fresh and all the ingredients were really tasty. Their spicy salmon and spicy tuna were great because it was actual chunks of fish (versus the more mashed style). Great spot for lunch and saw a sign that said buy one get one 50% off on saturdays! read more

High quality ingredients and plenty of choices. I ordered the kale noodles with salmon and tuna with a bunch of toppings. There wasn't anything special in comparison to other poke places but i would still recommend this place if you're craving it. The interior was bright/sleek and the workers were really nice. Service was fast and offered us samples for things we were confused about. It's near the medical center and you can't go wrong with this place. Would come back again. read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my first time trying poke and I will definitely be back! First off, the service is exceptional! The person who helped me create my bowl was extremely patient, explained what poke is, what I can put into my bowl, and allowed me to try samples. For someone who was new to the concept, this really made a huge impact on my poke experience. In terms of the food, I think the proteins(salmon, tuna, spicy salmon are the ones I tried) are pretty fresh and the sides and veggies available pair well with everything. Overall had a great experience and really feel the food is good, the price is good, and the service is impeccable! read more

Pokeworks - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here on a Sunday evening for dinner. There is a huge shared parking lot out front so parking is not an issue. Inside it was clean, modern, and had a tropical Hawaiian flare. There wasn't any line and I was served right away. Service was friendly. I ordered the Classic Hawaiian bowl. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and I didn't feel like they skimped. With the signature bowls they give you an option to make a substitution but I kept mine as it was listed in the menu. If you check in with Yelp you get a free cup of miso soup. I'm not a big miso fan but decided to take advantage of the offer. The broth tasted good but I didn't want to try the cubes of tofu as I typically don't like those. Their fountain drinks are from Tractor Beverage, which uses non-GMO ingredients. Maybe it was a placebo effect but the Kola Cola Lite (cinnamon, vanilla, stevia) tasted really clean and simple. Will come back to try other bowls! read more

Pokeworks - Hawaiian Classic, Hot Miso Soup - Poke Near Me - Houston, Texas

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